eagledriver_22
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| Streamer software, what do you use? Here, a Samsung Galaxy S2 Tablet including a dedicated Samsung Docking Station. As software USB Audio Player Pro. This to stream Quobuz (access via Audio Player Pro) and listen to locally stored music (on a micro SDHC card). Via USB A to B (Audio ... | |
| Is there a way to switch one set of speakers between two sound systems? @jrwaudio +1 Same with me. Different amps, different loudspeaker cables. Swap takes short of a minute. | |
| Is there a way to switch one set of speakers between two sound systems? @johnread57 +1 I do use 2 pairs of separate speaker cables, every pair is constantly connected to the amps. In this case, I only have to swap cables at the speakers. With bananas, it is a no brainer. I do this about 2-3 times a week. If the speak... | |
| How easily can you distinguish between different DACs? from tvrgeek: Maybe folks should look these terms up in the dictionary. Differences YES. Important enough to spend money on? Personal but probably. This I challenge: Even current chip based entry level the differences are barely discernable. Abo... | |
| List some of your favorite live Jazz recordings Nice listings.. By chance, I stumbled over this album which I could acquire from an elder man who gave away all his vinyl records. And I like it very much indeed. Because of the 'density' I feel when listening to the vinyl record. | |
| Inexpensive streaming amplifier Nokia Streaming Box 8000 (HDMI connection to TV) and a Denon PMA-50 amp (or a Marantz CR-611/612) https://www.mynokia.com/streaming-devices/nokia-streaming-box-8000/ https://www.trustedreviews.com/reviews/denon-pma-50 In addition to the various... | |
| I downloaded high-res files and... I am using a Fiio X7 MKII and a Fiio M9. Actually, M11S, M11+, M15S or M17 are on the market. There are many DAP's of other brands which will do nicely as well (Astell&Kern, Shanling, iBasso), provided that they have digital out. If you will... | |
| I downloaded high-res files and... OP, how about using a DAP with a micro SD coax-connected to your CD9? | |
| Ripping CD's BDW, better tagging with MP3 than with WAV files. | |
| Ripping CD's In my opinion, you can burn the MP3 CD's unchanged to the disc. No advantages to change them to WAV as MP3 is a lossy format. Most probably, your CD player will not play WAV files anyway. From the manual:The C 546BEE can play MP3/WMA formatted re... | |
| How do I switch from Wi-Fi to Ethernet cables? @fredrik222 Thanks for this, I am a 100% with you. The OP says that 'his' wifi has no dropp outs. Therefore, no need to change anything. BDW, I am using both ways, cable and wifi to hear music from Quobuz. I cannot hear any difference in soun... | |
| How do you assess a DAC? 'opinion' sorry... | |
| How do you assess a DAC? @dinov +1 OP, in my opinioin it would be most helpful to you if you could compare several DAC's/streamers including a DAC in your personal listening environment (room, gear). This, and only this will make sure you will be satisfied after your pu... | |
| If it sounds 'great', everything is ok? @elliottbnewcombjr 'Why did you mention Rowen TT1? Is it a variation of Clearaudio? Made for them by Clearaudio?' Sorry for the confusion.. https://www.rowen.ch/en/index.php ROWEN is a Swiss Company who brought his 'own' tt to the market. Bas... | |
| If it sounds 'great', everything is ok? @elliottbnewcombjr Thank you for all these detailed information. We are talking about the Verify arm. And yes, the alignment template is available. There is one BIG difference between the anti skating screw/knob of the Clearaudio Concept and the... |